The state long-term care ombudsman program shall receive such funds as are appropriated pursuant to the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, for the operation of the state long-term care ombudsman program, and shall receive such funds as are appropriated by the Legislature for the operation of the program.
The regional long-term care ombudsman program shall receive such funds as are appropriated by the area agencies on aging pursuant to the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended.
Any long-term care ombudsman program may solicit and receive funds, gifts and contributions to support the operation of the program. No program shall solicit or receive any funds, gifts or contributions where the solicitation or receipt would jeopardize the independence and objectivity of the program.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 5L. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
§16-5L-4. Creation of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
§16-5L-5. State Long-Term Care Ombudsman; Qualifications; Duties
§16-5L-6. Establishment of Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs
§16-5L-7. Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsmen; Qualifications; Duties; Training; Certification
§16-5L-8. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteers; Qualifications; Duties
§16-5L-9. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer Training and Certification
§16-5L-10. Investigation of Complaints
§16-5L-11. Access to Long-Term Care Facilities
§16-5L-14. Cooperation Among Government Departments or Agencies
§16-5L-15. Confidentiality of Investigations
§16-5L-16. Limitations on Liability
§16-5L-17. Availability of Legal Counsel
§16-5L-18. Willful Interference; Retaliation; Penalties
§16-5L-19. Facility Posting of Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Information
§16-5L-20. Funding for Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs